All articles by Retail Week online team – Page 52
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M&S’s retail technology gets champion in Stuart Rose
Marks & Spencer’s IT strategy may get a reprieve now that Stuart Rose has taken the helm at the company.
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New boss at Touchwood
Andrew Parkinson, retail business manager of Lend Lease’s Bluewater shopping centre in Kent, has been made general manager of the developer’s Touchwood scheme in Solihull, West Midlands.
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Pineapple and Boros opt for Milton Keynes
Healthy retailer demand for thecentre:mk has resulted in a wave of openings at the Hermes and Prudential-owned 1.3 million sq ft (120,770 sq m) centre.
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Kingston bid first
Kingston First has published a business plan in an effort to become the UK’s first Business Improvement District. Retailers are being asked to pay a one per cent supplement on business rates to cover the£3.5 million cost of the scheme.
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Norway fights back at Lidl
Norwegian grocers are to join forces to take on German discount chain Lidl , which is due to open 65 stores in the country from this summer. They hope to lower costs and improve competitiveness with joint IT and transport venture TakeCargo.
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Go ahead for Glossop
Consent has been granted for a 90,000 sq ft (8,365 sq m) development in Glossop town centre, Derbyshire, to be undertaken by Modus Properties and Leeds-based Gregory Property. Brantano Footwear, Next , Argos and DIY retailer Focus have signed up for the development, which is expected to be ...
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ING Real Estate agrees Llansamlet Retail Park purchase
Ing Real Estate, acting for Skandia Life Assurance Company, has agreed to purchase and part-forward fund Llansamlet Retail Park for £15.1 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 6 per cent. The 70,000 sq ft (6,503 sq m) scheme in Nantyffin Road, Swansea is being developed in two phases by ...
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Broadband hits 4 million
According to a report from Internet regulator Ofcom, the uptake of broadband services has hit the 4 million mark.According to the BBC, the UK is still sixth in terms of take-up, neck and neck with Italy.
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Leeds shopping district set for £100m revamp
Leeds prime pitch is on course to be extended into Albion Street and Bond Street, following the green light being given to a£100 million redevelopment scheme.
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Interiors - PowerHouse shakes up its superstore format
Interiors - PowerHouse shakes up its superstore format
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Retail Solutions - DMX improves sound of music for shoppers
Retail Solutions - DMX improves sound of music for shoppers